What to Do When in Great Britain?

 Sip on Welsh Craft Beer at Albion Ale House

If you are a beer lover, you are certainly in the right place, and one of our favourite places to sip on craft ales is in the quaint Welsh town of Conwy called Albion Ale House. This pub has been named as one of the world’s best bars by The Guardian, and it’s with good reason. The point of difference here is that all the beers served up are from local breweries so you’ll get to experience a true taste of Wales.

Walk Along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

Since Great Britain is an island nation surrounded by water, it’s a really wonderful place to enjoy some breath taking coastal landscapes and breathe in the sea air. One of our favourite spots for doing this has to be the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path in south Wales. The coastal path is 299km long so you’ll have to break it up into a number of days, but if you love walking, it’s well worth making the effort. Along the path, you’ll walk through quaint towns such as Tenby, Solva, and Newport.    

Visit the 14th Century Castle Linked to Macbeth

If historic architecture is what does it for you, you will have plenty to explore during your time in Scotland, and we think that one of the most special castles has to be Cawdor Castle. The castle is not only a beautiful piece of Scottish architecture, but it will resonate with bibliophiles as it has a connection with Shakespeare’s Macbeth. In the play, Macbeth is made the Thane of Cawdor. The castle also has beautiful gardens, some of which date back to the 17th century.

Hike Helvellyn in the Lake District

If nothing makes you happier than strapping on your hiking boots, get yourself over to the Lake District in Cumbria where there is a landscape that abounds with various walks. One of the more challenging hikes in the area is up Helvellyn, which is the highest point of the Helvellyn range with an elevation of 950 metres. The most popular route of ascent is via Striding Edge, which takes around five and a half hours to complete. Needless to say, the views are breath taking.    

Indulge a Chocaholic at Cadbury World

When life fails you, chocolate is the answer, and when life is good to you, chocolate is the answer. This is why there is no bad day to visit Cadbury World in Birmingham. With 14 chocolate zones, there is lots to learn and endless ways to have fun. You can learn where cocoa beans come from and how chocolate is made, you can play in chocolate rain, and enjoy a 4D chocolate cinema experience.

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Tips for First Time Travellers in CA

Visit the Monarch Sanctuary of Pacific Grove

If you are a lover of wildlife and the natural world, there’s a good chance that you will have already heard of the Monarch butterfly, a North American butterfly that has to migrate south to survive the winter months. During those months, you can see the Monarchs in their thousands at Pacific Grove, which is now nicknamed Butterfly Town, USA. They cluster together on the pines and eucalyptus trees between the months of October and February.    

Sip on Wines at Castello di Amorosa

For wine lovers, a trip to Castello di Amorosa might just be the highlight of a stay in California. This is a castle meets winery that is located close to Calistoga. Although the castle was actually completed this century, it’s built in a traditional 13th century Tuscan style that makes it the most perfect place for at atmospheric glass of California wine. If you’re feeling especially luxurious, be sure to stick around for their gourmet lunch options.  

Learn Something New at the Exploratorium

Travelling with kids is rewarding but not always the easiest experience. If you find yourself in San Francisco and you are unsure how to the keep the kids happy, the Exploratorium could be just what you are looking for. Otherwise known as the Museum of Science, Art, and Human Perception, this museum has over 1000 interactive exhibits. Some of the more interesting exhibits enable you to hear with your jawbone instead of your ear, and watch a live cow’s eye dissection.    

Escape the Crowds at San Francisco’s China Beach

San Francisco is mostly associated with bars, partying, and its bohemian atmosphere, but not necessarily for its awesome beaches. But if you find yourself in San Francisco and in need of a beach day, there are some options open to you, and we happen to like China Beach very much. The beach has its name because it was used by Chinese fisherman who used the bay as a campsite, but these days it’s altogether more deserted, and a great place for a quiet swim.    

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Travelling with Kids in Canada

Go Salmon Fishing Along the Miramichi

If your idea of a perfect getaway involves sitting on the banks of a river with your fishing rod in the water, you are in luck because there are plenty of awesome fishing destinations all over the country. This is one of the premiere rivers in the whole world for finding large populations of Atlantic Wild Salmon. While some areas are private, there’s also plenty of public fishing pools where you can sit and fish all day to your heart’s content.    

Discover Local History at the Ramparts of Quebec City

Quebec City is a special place for a whole range of reasons, and not least because it’s North America’s one and only remaining fortified city, and it is possible to tour and explore these fortifications otherwise known as the Ramparts of Quebec City. As you walk along the ramparts, you will discover three centuries of history in this part of Quebec and you’ll have fantastic cityscapes of the whole city.

Say Hi to the Animals at Toronto Zoo

If you are an animal lover, deciding whether to visit a zoo or not can be difficult. Not all zoos have ethical practices, but the good news is that Toronto Zoo is dedicated to breeding endangered species such as the Blanding’s turtle. Toronto Zoo also happens to be the largest zoo in all of Canada, and with over 450 animal species inside the park, there’s no chance of getting bored. Some of the animals you’ll have the chance to see include Indian rhinos, Sumatran tigers, and a giant Pacific octopus.

Stroll Through the Gardens of Queen Elizabeth Park

Vancouver has always held the reputation of being Canada’s green city. And when you take a stroll through Queen Elizabeth Park you will understand why. This 130 acre park contains a floral conservatory, quarry gardens, an arboretum, a sculpture gardens, and some beautiful fountains and pavilions. It’s also located at one of the highest points of the city, so as you stroll you’ll have a great view of the rest of city and mountains in the distance.

Have a Bobsleigh Adventure in Canada Olympic Park

If you are the sporty type, you need to etch a trip to the Canada Olympic Park in Calgary on your Canada must visit list. This park is actually a place where professional athletes train for all kinds of winter sporting activities, but you don’t have to be a pro to make use of the facilities, many of which are also open to the public. One of the most thrilling activities you can enjoy is a bobsleigh ride, which involves being piloted around a course and experiencing speeds of 80km/hour. 



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Try Out New Things When in Canada

Take a Relaxing Sip in the Banff Hot Springs

The town of Banff in the Canadian Rockies is a place where people commonly go to enjoy adventure activities such as skiing, dog sledding, and skating. But if you feel like taking it easy, Banff also offers the perfect opportunity for relaxation with the Banff Hot Springs. While relaxing in the outdoor hot pool, it’s possible to relax your weary muscles and take in an incredible view of Mount Rundle at the same time.

Go Ice Skating in Nathan Phillips Square

Toronto is a city that is brimming full with public spaces, and Nathan Phillips Square is one of the main plazas in the city, located in front of Toronto City Hall. There are all kinds of public events here including concerts and markets, but we think the square is at its best in the winter months, when part of it gets transformed into a seasonal ice skating rink. It’s a wonderful festive activity that the whole family can enjoy.

Take a Pottery Class at the Gardiner Museum

If you are the kind of person who prefers to d things rather than walk around museums endlessly, the Gardiner Museum might just be the place to twist your arm. This ceramics museum does have an incredible display of international and historic ceramics work, but they also have pottery classes inside the museum if you fancy having a go on the potter’s wheel and seeing if you could become a master ceramicist.

Swim in the 30 Foot Hole of Lynn Canyon Park

Vancouver is one of the sunniest and warmest places in Canada, and in the summer months the city’s temperatures can ascend in rather an alarming way. Fortunately, there’s a wonderful way to cool down, and that’s by taking a plunge into the 30 foot hole of Lynn Canyon Park. Once inside the park, taking the trail will take you directly to the pool where you’ll find local people enjoy the clean and cool waters.

Stroll the Alleys of Kensington Market

When you hear “Kensington Market”, you could be forgiven for thinking that you would be visiting a market in the traditional sense, but Kensington Market is actually the name of a whole neighbourhood. With this said, the neighbourhood does have a bustling market feel with lots of quaint cafes and second hand shops, and so it’s a place to walk around at leisure, pass some quiet hours, and perhaps pick up something special.

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Discover What Else You Can Do In A Foreign Country Like Prague

Get Saucy at the Sex Machines Museum

Love sex? Love gadgets? Errr, then we are pretty sure that you’ll be head over heels for the Sex Machines Museum, the only museum in the world that is dedicated to sexual gadgetry. There are more than 200 devices located in the museum, including some items that are dated way back to the 16th century. You’ll be able to find shoes worn by ancient Greek prostitutes, iron corsets, dildos from centuries gone by, and lots more kinkiness besides. Leave the kids at home for this one, eh?    

Be Wowed by a Masterpiece of Cubist Design

The Czech Republic was one of the most important centres for the Cubist art movement in the world at the beginning of the 20th century, and this is evident when you spot the Cubist buildings on the streets of Prague. But there is no building in the Czech Cubist tradition that is quite as captivating as the House of the Black Madonna. The building was designed by Josef Gocar and it places Baroque design inside a Cubist context, so you have the best of both Czech design worlds.    

Enjoy Music With Your Drink at Bajkazyl

Bajkazyl is one of those local gems of Prague that you just wouldn’t know about unless a local person took you there. Fortunately, you have us to tell you what’s hot! This bar is right on the riverside and it manages the balance of being fun but tranquil at the same time really well. You can also rent bikes here, but the highlight has to be the live music shows that are staged outside by the river on most nights of the week.    

Say Hi to the Animals at Prague Zoo

If you are an animal lover, you probably often the face the dilemma of whether or not you should visit zoos. On the one hand, you want to see the animals, and on the other, you can’t always be sure if the animals are looked after adequately or not. Prague Zoo has been open since 1931, and its objectives were not to entertain, but to protect wildlife, advance zoology, and educate the public. Inside the zoo you can find red pandas, the endangered Chinese giant salamanders, Komodo dragons, and brown fur seals.    

Allow Your Jaw to Drop at the Klementinum Historic Complex

The Klementinum is a complex of buildings that was built in the mid 13th century, and that makes it the most historic building complex in the city’s Old Town. The series of beautiful baroque and rococo halls now mainly play host to the Czech National Library. Some buildings are closed but you are free to walk through the gardens and to tour the baroque library hall, which will surely make your jaw drop all the way to the floor.    

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Packing Medical Kit on a Travel

Medical Kit is the least important thing that comes into our mind when we pack our things on a trip. Accidents are everywhere, so we need to consider bringing a kit with us for emergency purposes.

Consider the First-Aid Basics

1.       Incorporate sufficient number of wound-care products. Add variety sizes of bandages, gauze pads, tapes, cottons and travel size receptacles for peroxide and alcohols.

2.       Incorporate any equipment that may be needed like small scissors for cutting tapes or bandages.

3.       Incorporate creams or ointments for all situations. Bring ointments for infections, for relieving itching and for reducing inflammations and soothing minor burns.

4.       Store relief aids that can cure minor conditions. Incorporate pain relief medications that may help any minor conditions on a travel.

5.       Bring digestive aids, anti-nausea, laxatives and others that may relieve diarrhea. You may also consider bringing anti allergies and medications for sinus problems. Do not forget throat lozenges too.

6.       Incorporate primary emergency stuff for emergency needs such as bandage wraps, disposable cold packs for muscle aches or injuries.

7.       Consider bringing anti-malaria/dengue medications, anti-fungal, face masks and tablets for water purification.

8.       If you are travelling internationally, try visiting Centers for Disease Control or World Health Organizations websites to view their recommendations.

Personalize

1.       Consider the health of your family members. Incorporate stuff that are usual for the members of your family. Always bring medications that your family always has when they suffer from an illness.

2.       Make sure to incorporate sufficient medication for each members of the family who suffers from chronic medical conditions. You may also replace the usual medication when you accidentally lost the medicines during a travel.

3.       Inform your doctor about your plans on a travel and request for further prescription as an alternative medication before you leave. And if needed, you may also request for an additional prescription for you to carry during a travel.

4.       Isolate different doses. This will ensure that your medications are not misplaced during your travel.

Remember to Bring Extras

1.       Bring an additional pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Consider the solution as well.

2.       Make sure to bring additional birth control pills or devices. Ask your physician for an advice or ask for an additional prescription if are into birth control pills. Do not forget to bring them for your safety. It is better to be safe than sorry.

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BENEFITS OF TRAVELING

We all love to travel, not only because it is pleasurable but also because it has a lot to give.  It is a good way to stay away from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. Traveling is magnificent in a lot of ways.  It plays a very crucial part in our lives and health.   It is very usual for people these days to just get away on a holiday any time.  So here are some benefits of traveling.

Good source of knowledge. 

It opens our mind to different cultures and traditions that might help us to be a better person.  It let us see the world in different perspective and learn a lot of things.  It will also be a good chance for us to meet new friends.  Traveling not only gives us pleasure and escapade but also a remarkable insight.

It makes us feel good and better.

It is a great way to have a stress-free time with yourself or family. You get to forget all the negative vibes that you are experiencing in your life or work. It is also a good way to give yourself time to figure things out, so that when you come back you will feel more energized and motivated to continue your normal routine.  This greatly helps to minimize any stress that we are experiencing. 

It brings a family closer together.

Family bonding is very important. When you are having vacation with your family or friends, you are creating new memories that will last for a lifetime and you feel more connected with each other by sharing new experiences at once.

New experiences.  

Traveling gives us a chance to experience different kind of foods.  Trying new foods while on a holiday in a place that you’ve never been to, makes the experience worthwhile. We all love to eat, right??  Traveling in a different place opens your taste buds to a whole new variety of distinctive delicacies and foods. Discovering a new food while traveling is an amazing experience.

Appreciate nature.  

Traveling exposes you to nature that are totally different from what you’ve seen in pictures, museums and movies. It gives us an opportunity to explore mountains, waterfalls, rain forests, oceans, deserts, music, culture, beliefs, foods and people. It also gives us a sense of realization how incredible and wonderful our world is. Without traveling, you can’t truly appreciate the beauty of nature.

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HOW TO LOOK GOOD WHILE TRAVELING

We all want to look good whenever we travel. Whether you’re driving to a shopping mall or in a different city, there’s no doubt that traveling is exhausting. So, what do you do to look good while traveling? Here are some tips:

PREPARE YOUR SKIN.

Traveling can dehydrate your skin badly, so the best advice would be to moisturize your skin a night before you travel.  Apply face mask or eye cream. This will help increase hydration in your skin before you exposed your skin to dehydrating outcome of traveling.

BEAUTY SLEEP. 

Make sure to get enough sleep. Traveling can be so stressful at times, so getting enough sleep is very crucial to combat stress, put things in perspective and lastly to enjoy your vacation.

HYDRATE.  

Don’t forget to drink a lot of fluids. Keeping yourself hydrated will prevent your skin from looking tired and stressed. However, be mindful of what kind of drinks you will have. Avoid drinking too much caffeine while traveling so that you will not feel dehydrated and sick.

BE COMFORTABLE. 

Wear loose, comfortable and breathable fabrics such as cotton, silk or linen clothing that will allow you to move freely and will regulate your body temperature. Another thing would be to wear simple shoes. Wear something comfortable or the one’s that you can easily slip on and off especially when you must take them of when passing through airport security.

BEAUTY REGIME.  

Our skin can face a lot of adjustments while we travel. Being prepared is one of the key to fight this changes.  Put a little make up on. Avoid wearing too much foundation as it may leave your skin too drying.  As much as possible try to wear moisturizer only to keep your skin hydrated.

Skip long lasting lipsticks as they can dehydrate your lips instead bring a moisturizing lip balm for a fresh look.  

Don’t forget your sunblock or sunscreen! Your skin still needs protection even if you’re going to be inside a car, train or plane all day. It will help to protect your skin from the UVA rays damage that coming through windows.

If you have an oily skin, might as well bring along some oil blotting papers. It can help reduce oil so that you can have a fresh-looking face.

EAT WELL. 

Maintaining healthy eating habits while traveling is very challenging.  In this scenario, take some healthy snacks with you so that you will not only feel good inside but also outside. Avoid fatty, greasy foods and caffeinated beverages so that your skin will not get dry and dull, and worst by having skin break outs.

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Staying Fresh on a Travel

Stained and rumpled clothes? Pore-clogged face? Jet lag? And a mouth still tastes like airplane foods? You may be thinking of going straight to the shower and get refreshed after a long trip.

Face, mouth, hands, body, clothes and mind are the holy sextet of travel freshness. Staying fresh and clean on a travel can lift your spirits up, maintain health and the confidence that other travellers and locals are not scared off by your condition.

Hands

Hand sanitization is very important for every traveller. It is one of the most important thing to keep yourself protected from other disease. Travellers don’t always have access to washrooms to wash their hands. Alcohol and liquid sanitizers are their companions.

Face

Face is valuable. It can do a lot to offset foul breath and dirty hands. Make sure to bring sunblock on a hot weather and moisturizer on a cold weather to protect your skin.

There are also facial products that do not require any water so you can stay fresh wherever you may be.

Mouth

The greatest enemy of all is bad breath. Just think of your passengers when you talk or yawn. Avoid garlic and other spicy foods that may cause you bad breath. Make sure to bring mints or gums with you. You may also try disposable mini toothbrushes for easy mouth freshening or a mouthwash to keep your breath fresh always.

Clothes

We feel good when wear the right clothes. And if it is clean and wrinkle free we can always look good.

Body

By keeping our body cool and dry we can always leave a good impression to anyone. However, when you are desperate for a shower and you are in a water free environment, there are a variety of soap products that do not require water. If you want to have a quick wash, you may try no rinse products that can utilize water based odor neutralizer.

Mind

Freshness may reflect in our minds apart from bad breath and body odor. You think that you want to stay fresh, clean and awake with reality. Well, it is about rest andrelaxation, you should get enough sleep if you can and that depends on you will.

If you can’t do this during your travel, you may deprive yourself to sleep the night before you travel. In this way, your body gets exhausted and it will let you to fall asleep no matter what.

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Enjoying Dublin: A Sample Itinerary

Tuck Into a Big Plate of Coddle

Coddle is exactly the kind of food that an Irish mother would cook for you. It’s essentially a dish that combines all different kinds of leftovers in one plate, which means that it can vary from plateful to plateful, but typically it includes chopped sausages, bacon, potato and onions. Fortunately, you don’t have to be part of a traditional Irish family to enjoy a plate of coddle, simply head to The Boxty House where you’ll find it on their menu.

Catch a Live Music Show at Whelan’s

Ask a local Dubliner for the best place to catch a live music show, and nine times out of ten they will tell you to head straight to Whelan’s. With just a 400 person capacity, you can guarantee that you’ll hear every note, and you’ll see the act up close and personal. Just because this is an intimate venue, it certainly does not mean that it doesn’t attract major music talent. Acts that have previously played at Whelan’s include Nick Cave, Noah & The Whale, The Corrs, and Arctic Monkeys.

Go White Water Rafting on the River Liffey

While Dublin might be best known as a city for museums and pubs, outdoor adventurers can also make the most of a Dublin trip. The River Liffey is a true treasure trove of nature, and there are parts of the river that can be really quite forceful. It’s here that tour guides can take you on a fun, white water rafting trip. You’ll feel the adrenaline start to release as you traverse the white water, but there will also be gentler moments when you can take in the surrounding natural beauty.

Spend an Afternoon Painting Pottery at Giddy Studios

If you need a little break from hopping from museum to museum (and it’s too early for the first pint of Guinness!), one way that you can while away a Dublin afternoon in a really pleasant way is by painting some pottery. At Giddy Studios, you can choose plates, cups, bowls, and saucers, and paint them however you choose. There are sessions for both children and adults, and no matter your age, you could take home a really unique item from Giddy Studios.

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What’s Inside Women’s Travel Bag

We all know that women love bags. Women are more fashion conscious than men. Imagine if womentravel. Would you think of the same question in mind? “What’s inside women’s travel bag?”.

Women like to look good on pictures. So, imagine the look of their bags. They could nearly bring their whole closet and compress them into their luggage.

Differences of bags

Shoulder bags? back pack bags? travel bags? Suitcase? They all differ in looks, sizes and purpose. It depends on which place you are going. It depends on what things you put inside these bags. Backpacks are good for any occasion. You can conveniently carry back packs with its bearable weight and flexibility. They are good for long journeys especially for adventurous people. Shoulder bags? They are very feminine, they all contain things to make women look beautiful and of course, the purse. Suitcases are very convenient if the path are paved. Luggage are advantageous if you prefer things to be organized. Aside from being organized, you can also save more space for other things.

So, what’s inside women’s travel bag???

Women’s eyes are very sensitive. They always want to make sure that their eyes are protected from UV rays. Well, not only that it can also make them look attractive. Sunglasses are always in their list.

The most important should not be left and forget. Medicines should always be present in times of emergencies.

Women have menstrual periods. Sanitary pads can handle them in case of personal emergencies as well as panty liners. They can also be used to protect their gadgets inside their bag like cameras, 

mobile phones, tablets etc.

Women are always conscious. They should always look presentable. Toiletries like shampoos, soap and toothpaste that are sometimes free in accommodations like hotels. Forget everything but make ups and lipsticks.

Women like taking selfies, they never let their smartphones ran out of charge. Power bank is very important for them to bring.

Let’s talk about their purse or wallet? Women always has these. Credit cards, cash and identification cards. They use them for shopping or emergency purposes.

Facebook? Instagram? Twitter? Snapchat? Well, smartphone should always be there. They always like to be updated and post their most recent activities.

Women are always ready. They always make sure that they have a backup phone that can be used to call someone in case of emergencies.

They are always present in women’s bag. They use nail clippers to keep their nails in shape.

They also bring extra slippers as some accommodations do not have them.

We should admit that women never forget their combs/brushes as they say they cannot live without them.

Lightweight comfortable clothes (e.g. leggings) can also help them move from one place to another.

Women like to get things organized. They use plastic bags or Ziploc to make things in order.

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Are you an Introvert? Some Tips on a Travel

 Some people, when they travel, they are very persuasive. Talking to strangers at the pubs and always willing to make friends with others.

A big no for introverts. Introverts are like battery operated devices, they need to be recharged within to be able to work while extroverts are like solar powered, they are being recharged outside to work. The question is, how do you deal with etiquette to anyone in this world traveling with a lot of extroverts? Well, how do you say to shut up in a polite way when you’re seated next to a talkative person?

Be direct. Be gentle and polite in a kind tone as possible.

What if the person did not listen and continued talking?

You can say extreme excuses like “I am really sorry, but I prefer not to talk again. Excuse me if I do not respond’.

For example, you are at a B&B at a big shared table?

It depends on how the B&B is arranged, you might just want to eat elsewhere if you can. Try to check if there is a chance of having food to go. Hosts are aware that there is a range; some people prefer to be on their own.

What if the taxi driver would not leave you on your own?

For Taxi’s or Uber’s, some may start asking you some questions, try to answer in on or two, but you can tell them that you may need a rest as you are tired from a long travel. Try to give reasons for you not to continue the conversation.

If it happens that you encounter a talkative person, a nosy staff on a customer support call, let us say an airline?

Try to have an expert tone. You may say ‘I am a little pressed for time’. This is one of the best ways to stop a bad situation. These conversations are recorded, so if the staff want to follow the rules then let them stick to business, let them keep chit-chatting, it will only result in a wasted time.

Are you expecting to be left alone if you sit at the bar on a dinner?

Not. When you sit at the bar, people may possibly sit next to you and start a conversation. If that is the only available seat and if they refused to seat singles at tables, you may say an excuse like ‘I hope you understand but I am not in the mood to chat.’

Does bringing a book will let people to leave youalone?

Nowadays, mobile phones are one of the tricks. It works sometimes, but for a chatty person, it doesn’t.

No matter how you politely say it, some people might be offended. Do not take it seriously, you have done what is right and it is not your responsibility to entertain them.

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